Details For Hot air balloon rides in Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain Ballooning
Hot air balloon rides in Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain Ballooning
Active Adventure
Activity description : the activity starts in the early morning with passengers' pick-up at the meeting point. Then, transfer to the flying take off site. the passengers will have the opportunity to help during the preparation of the balloon. When the balloon is up, we take off for a ride which will last aproximatly 1 hour. The wind is the master of our route over the Catalonian landscapes. The landing marks the end of our ride. The chase crew arrives, then we pack the balloon before coming back in our 4wheel truck to the launchfield. Then, we celebrate the flight with a Cava toast and a surprising special brunch. Passengers will all receive their first flight certificate signed by the pilot.
A panoramic view from the ballon : you will discover from the air amazing panoramas and landscapes, flying over unique points of interest in the Montseny Natural Park region. By clear sky, you will have the opportunity to admire the Montserrat Picks, Barcelona itself and the Mediterranean sea.
Typical Day
Duration of the activity : half a day, including an 1 hour of flight.
Flying hours : only by the morning, starting at 8:00 (7:00 in summer time) ending at 11:00 (10:00 in summer time.
Days of activity : we concentrate the flights on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. It is also possible to operate during the week days if we have a minimum of 4 passengers attending the activity, or for those who select the PRIVATE balloon formula.
Flying season : in Catalonia, Barcelona, it is possible to fly all year long as the climate is very stable. we recommend to book in advance if your pretend to fly in "high season" during May, June, July, August and September months.
The ballooning activity includes :
- Pick-up, transfer and drop off from Barcelona city centre (Plaza Catalonia) as an option (extra cost).
- Flight organization, the ballooning team (pilot+crew member).
- Third party insurance according to European law Nº785/2004.
- Briefing, preparation and inflation of the balloon.
- hot air balloon flight of aproximatly 1 hour in duration (2 hours for the ADVENTURE flight, 3 hours for the PYRENEES CROSSING flight).
- Landing, balloon and passengers recovery by the chase crew.
- Transfer back to the launchfield in 4x4.
- Cava toast, soft drinks and a surprising meal at the landing spot.
- Delivery of first flight certificates signed by the pilot.
Age range, type of group
The DISCOVERY balloon flight : with the discovery balloon ride, you share the flight with a maximum of 8 people in the basket. You live the adventure in family, friends or others passengers. The basket is big enough to make you feel at ease and totally secure. It is the ideal option for a first hot-air balloon flight, with a good price.
The PRIVATE balloon flight for 2 persons: The Private balloon ride option allows you to enjoy the flight with more intimacy. The balloon is completely yours. Being only 2 passengers in the basket will give you the opportunity to be taught by the pilot the basis of how to pilot a hot-air balloon and eventually the opportunity to pilot it yourself for a while. In that case, you will fly in a small-sized balloon.
The FAMILY balloon flight : The Family balloon ride option is very similar to the Discovery formula, but parents will have a discounted price if they come and fly with their children (6 to 12 y.o.). This is the best option for a first hot-air balloon flight in family.
The ADVENTURE balloon flight : For those who want to live more than a standard balloon ride, this flying formula is for you. We will fly during 2 hours over the Catalonian countryside and discover the beauty of the region and unknown landscapes. The take off site will remain secret until last moment... Awesome !
The PYRENEES CROSSING balloon flight : Probably one of the most impressive and unforgettable balloon flight you can make in a life : a balloon crossing over snowed mountains of the Pyrenees, ending with a cross country flight over Centric Catalonia before landing. This is a long flight in distance and duration, around 3 hours.
Option : transfer service from Barcelona city centre : We offer a transfer service from Barcelona city centre, pick up and drop off from the famous Plaza Catalonia. You will be driven in our 4x4 or Passengers´van directly to the flying area. We can study a pick up service directly at your hotel or appartment, if centrally located and if we have few passengers to be picked up. Just inform us your hotel situation and name at moment of booking
Restrictions
Good weather conditions for a good flight : hot air ballooning is an outdoor activity depending of the weather conditions. As safety is our first rule, we always check the weather report before operating a balloon flight. In case of unsuitable weather conditions we would cancel and postpone the flight to another date.
Restrictions : a hot air balloon ride is a very safe activity but in order to avoid running any risk, we advise pregnant women and children under 6 y.o. not to fly.
Rates
Prices depend of the flying formula you will choose, please have a look to the "RATES" tab at the end of this page.
Other Information
After your booking : in your booking confirmation you will receive all details for pick up time and location (if you book this option), contact e-mail and local phone numbers. Also you will have usefull information for you to prepare the balloon adventure. As the balloon activity is weather dependant, you will receive a last confirmation 24 hours previous your scheduled date.
Discounts Offered
Sometimes we offer special discounts (summer sale, winter sale, Valentine's day, etc). To receive our special discounts, the best way is to "like" our Facebook page.
Advertiser Info
BALLOONING SL provides hot air balloon rides in Barcelona (Spain) area. We offer a full service, including the option of pick-up and drop off from customer´s hotel in Barcelona city centre and a pic-nic meal just after the balloon trip. Our balloon pilots are professional, and one of the company´s creator is the current French hot air balloon Champion. IN order to offer the best garantees of quality services, we are also a Civile Aviation certified Air Operator for public transport.
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